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• 22 Collins noted that one implication of the impervious ratio issue is that developers will probably be creating smaller developments in order to, have a lower classification of road so that lots will be more easily sold for building homes. Best noted that one thing that the Transportation Committee is working on is to change standards to give greater leeway to larger developments so that they can stay within the design guidelines. Best continued that he felt that the ultimate question is whether the Board accepts Camp, Dresser, McKee's report that protection of the watersheds is the ultimate goal. If it is the ultimate goal and the recommendation is accepted at 4%, then design standards must be changed and development patterns must be altered in order to maintain the 4%. There will be hardships that must be addressed. The ultimate concern is the protection of the watersheds so that the existing quality of water be maintained for the entire County. Eidenier again expressed concern for the citizens who would be affected by the one-third of the lots which would not be in compliance. Eddleman stated that he is not against watershed protection but felt that some flexibility is definitely needed to address hardships. He noted that it seemed the, 4% was a real challenge to deal with and felt that perhaps more work was needed to provide that flexibility. Collins suggested that perhaps he could take some of the concerns and suggestions discussed at this meeting and elaborate on them for presentation at the Long Range Planning Board meeting on January 9, 1990. MOTION: Eddleman moved to postpone consideration until the Long Range meeting on January 9, 1990. Seconded by Best. VOTE: Unanimous. (2) Article 7 . 14 .4 Density Bonus for Affordable Housing Presentation by Marvin Collins.